TechVisa

Spain Entrepreneur Visa

Processing Time: 1-3 months
Validity: 2 years initially

Requirements

  • Innovative business project
  • University degree or 3+ years experience
  • Sufficient financial resources
  • Valid passport
  • Clean background check

Spain’s Entrepreneur Visa is designed to attract innovative tech professionals and startup founders to contribute to the country’s growing digital economy.

Program Features

  • Support for innovative projects
  • Access to incubators and accelerators
  • Family reunification
  • Path to permanent residence
  • EU mobility rights

Tech Hubs

  • Madrid (financial and tech center)
  • Barcelona (startup capital)
  • Valencia (emerging tech scene)
  • Bilbao (industrial innovation)
  • Seville (growing tech community)

Startup Ecosystem

  • Strong government support
  • EU funding access
  • Growing venture capital
  • International connectivity
  • Collaborative culture

Pros

  • Fast processing time
  • EU market access
  • Growing startup ecosystem
  • Quality of life
  • English-friendly tech scene

Cons

  • Economic challenges
  • Bureaucratic processes
  • Regional variations
  • Language barrier outside tech hubs